Jhs 220 John J Pershing vs Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 720 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 220 John J Pershing
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,257 students
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
819 students
| Measure | Jhs 220 John J Pershing Brooklyn, New York | Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #395 of 785 | #1363 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7342 of 15,369 | #24554 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,257 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 1,257 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.4 vs 50.9).
- •Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (The) does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Jhs 220 John J Pershing does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 98.2%).
- •Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (The) does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.3).
- •Jhs 220 John J Pershing is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 819.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jhs 220 John J Pershing better than Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (The)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jhs 220 John J Pershing and Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (The)?
About 720 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing: 1,257. Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (The): 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 220 John J Pershing and Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (The) rank in New York?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing is 395th of 785 and Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (The) is 1363rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).